How to enclose a deep cycle lead acid battery

[murankar]

Okay I did something stupid and something awesome at the same time. The stupid I spent yet more money. The smart thing is I spent it on a lead acid deep cycle marine battery. After thinking about it long and hard I decided that $75 USD was better than $500 USD. Now I have a battery for running my PL6. I now can go to a field solo and fly more than 4 packs before returning home to charge again.

Now I am getting ready to order some more stuff from progressive rc that will allow me to use my PL6 with the battery and few other goodies. Before I order I ould like to know where can I find a decent battery box. I got this battery http://www.exide.com/us/en/product-solu ... rpose.aspx . I would ike to keep it in a box just in case something happens. I will use it with out but what if acid leaks out. Anyhow if anyone knows of a good box with external hook ups let me know. I maybe getting a second to run in series.

[Lee]

I have been contemplating getting a deep cycle battery for field use, for ages.
Never pushed the button though.
For one thing, they are hard to find around here.
What I can find are extremely expensive.
True deep cycle battery, needs a special charger. (I guess a combo battery like yours doesn't)
I would want two, to run 24V, so even more expensive.

I'm sure one day i'll find a cheap supply somewhere, and finally do my field charging set up.
Like you, I would love to have the ability to fly charge fly, without having to drive home inbetween.

Let me know how you get on with it.

[murankar]

Well one thing that drove me is the the PL6. It can charge the battery at home. I also would love a 24V system just in case but in reality i need a 12v system. I just want to be able to push he pl6 and not worry. I would rather have the pl6 struggle than than the battery.

Looking at power systems you have to really look at what you need vs what you want.

[cml001]

I don't know anything about to deep cycle bats... But I can suggest a cheap geni... Got a buddy at our field who uses this.. http://m.harborfreight.com/engines-gene ... 60338.html ... For a $125... He'll post up at the field ALL day long. Now I would suggest a different geni if u were to spin larger 6s packs... But for 3s, this is perfect!

[pvolcko]

You probably want to go with plastic if acid leakage is a concern. Something like:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004W5 ... EAQFPER5HB

Personally, I'd probably build a dolly/cart that holds the battery in the bottom (with enough space for a second, either to parallel or series connect them) and then has a rack/tray for the charger and space to place the charging lipo packs. I saw a picture of one that opened up like a tackle box and had packs popping out like a christmas tree. Very cool.